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Strawberries Blueberries Cantaloupe Pineapple Mango Kiwi Fruit Tomato Lemon Fresh Oregano, Basil and Thyme Baby Bella Mushrooms Organic Girl 50/50 Baby Spinach & Arugula Cauliflower Zucchini Yellow Crookneck Squash Shallots Spaghetti Squash Dry Chickpeas Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs Vegetable Broth Upton's Italian Seasoned…
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Mostly stuff that smells like Autumn... burning leaves on a crisp day, Halloween candy, hot spiced cider.
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Dairy-free here (ethical reasons) – what kind of suggestions are you looking for? Lots of people have already given good ideas for non-dairy milks. Check the refrigerated section of your health food markets (or health food section of regular market) for non-dairy yogurts, cheese and even puddings. Also, you can make your…
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When I worked in an office environment, I would make meals and snacks in advance and divide it into lunch-sized storage containers to pack each day. Other times, I would just take a bag of salad fixings, store it in the office fridge and make up a salad in the employee kitchen. If you have access to a fridge and a…
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I care about both. I eat at a calorie deficit, log all my foods and meal plan to lose weight. I a nutritious, healthful diet for my physical well-being and to live a long, healthy life.
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Maybe look locally? I volunteer every Thanksgiving and Christmas at different locations that serve free hot meals to those in need. Neither are large organizations but, rather small, locally-run non-profits.
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I like Garden of Life Raw Protein powder – it is a vegan complete protein powder and it comes in a few flavors. Great not just for smoothies but in other recipes. You can use it in recipes for protein bars/balls and in oatmeal. I find Pinterest has quite a few recipes and most can be easily veganized with a few changes. To…
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Pinterest! I find tons of recipe and meal ideas on there.
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I sent you a friend request – feel free to add me and peruse my diary.
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How about mixing some diced squash (zucchini and yellow crookneck) into marinara sauce to serve over pasta? I put squash in a lot of things. I also mix in baby peas a lot. Cucumber has a mild flavor and is good in cold salads.
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bump .... love to see what everyone says on this.
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It is never too late! I started the diet/quit/regain cycle when I was young – I didn't successfully change my lifestyle and lose weight until I was in my late 30's. The only "irreversible" damage I have done was not allowing myself to experience my 20's and 30's fully in a healthy and active body. Stick with it!
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Ummm... as a long-time vegetarian, please let me take the opportunity to say, "huh?!?" There are a lot of good reasons to become vegetarian (health, animal welfare, the environment) but getting cancer from eating a cow with cancer? That's a new one for me. Also, wow! It's hotdog night, time to divorce my parents and go die…
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It is definitely tough when people have a lot of misinformation about nutrition (i.e. your parents in this instance) to get them to respect your needs/desires. Maybe you can talk to your parents and figure out a way that if they are preparing a meat main course (burgers, hotdogs) that all the side dishes could be…
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I'd steer clear of the creams sauce and paneer dishes to lighten up on the calories. And pass on the naan (as difficult as that can be – it is often coated with ghee). Maybe chana masala? That is usually a tomato-based sauce and the chickpeas are high in fiber and protein. Plus it's yummy!
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While I was never scheduled for surgery, my physician told me during a visit that I would qualify through my insurance plan if I wanted to pursue it. Hearing that was actually a huge catalyst for my making the changes I needed to make without surgery and I am grateful that I went this route. I have fought for every pound…
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I know a woman who sits in an epsom salt bath for a half hour EVERY time she has plans to go out in public because Dr. Oz said it would make her lose 2-5 pounds instantly. Unfortunately, for every truly dedicated person trying to make positive changes in their lives like OP, there are two or three dim-witted, pill-popping…
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Wow, yet another in a seemingly endless stream of threads on this topic initiated to slam other people's choices and belittle their efforts to improve their health.
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Aww, thanks! It means a lot to hear that!
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Running was something I simply couldn't do when I was at my heaviest. I could hardly walk through the shopping mall without swollen ankles. Over time, running became the symbol of all the things I "couldn't" and would never do because of my weight – it represented my limitations, perceived and actual. I would solve world…
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This! It is sooo delicious (slight hazelnut flavor) and creamy. I like to roast it in a little coconut oil then serve it over some steamed or sautéed greens. Om-nom-nom! That said, I have never met a squash I didn't like.
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You're going to get a lot of advice and information, both pro and con, for clean eating here. It's one of the most polarizing topics on MFP. It sounds to me like it is a change you want to make for yourself and that's what is important. Personally, I am a huge advocate of conscious eating and, by that, I simply mean…
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I have had some anxiety trying on new clothes during weight loss but there is one really important thing you have to remember – sizes vary greatly from brand to brand. You can not let the number on the tag determine your success. You know you are losing weight so don't let the fact that certain brands don't fit in the same…
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I had a lot of notions about what life would be like if/when I lost weight. I thought people would think I was beautiful (based on being told "you have such a cute face, you'd be beautiful if you lost weight" so many times), thought I'd be beating the fellas off with a stick. None of that has happened. However; while it…
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"Acrylic." I have also been told that "Don" and "Dawn" aren't pronounced the same, but I pronounce them the same – I think that's a CA vs. LA accent thing, though.
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My lunches this week are 424 calories, 20g protein. Tofu Steak with spicy tomato-olive sauce over whole wheat penne and some fresh strawberries & blackberries in a little unsweetened flax milk. Easily kept me full until my afternoon snack at around 4pm.
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It is definitely a challenge – I get food cravings and physical discomfort – but I do my best to stick to my plan both with meals and workouts. The only concession I'll make is maybe dialing the intensity back on a workout but I won't skip it altogether. I am always glad I did as exercise and healthy eating seem to…
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I consider non-caffeinated teas the same as water. If there is sugar or something in it, I would count that towards my calories, of course – although I can't remember the last time I put any sweetener in tea.
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Just do your best and, I promise, your best will get better and better with time. I found that as I improved – got stronger, built up my endurance, recovered faster between workouts, etc. – I enjoyed working out more. I started out only able to do about 30 minutes on the treadmill at 2.8mph. This past Saturday I ran my…
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I mostly drink water. I will make a large pitcher with slices of ginger and apple in it and refill my water bottle throughout the day. When I am in the mood for something carbonated, I really like the LaCroix waters (especially coconut and pamplemousse).
